Family: Araceae

Genus: Philodendron

Species: mamei

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001252

Common name: Blotched Philodendron

English name: Silver Cloud Philodendron

Native: Ecuador

Country: Ecuador South America

(PGR): Rare

Slow-growing-creeping stem,  grow 45-50 cm in length and width leaves large cordate, heart-shaped, velvety texture, light green mottling across the dark green leaf surface

Popular ornamental houseplant. Air purifying benefits by filtering indoor toxins.

The soil must be highly airy and drain quickly, as this species dislikes waterlogged soil and is prone to root rot.
Moisture Management: The soil should remain consistently damp but never soggy.
Fertilization: Pair this soil mix with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength, applied monthly during the growing season (spring and summer)

 

Texture: Lime rich soils Moist acidic

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: None

Water Sources: Humidity Well water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Light shade

Propagation: Cuttings

Flowering time:

Zone: 10 : 11

pH range: 5.5 - 6.5

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Creeper Indoor

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Shop garden

Plant Uses: Air purification Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Neutral